Architectural Working Drawings

ARCHITECTURAL WORKING
DRAWINGS
The architectural working drawings together with the specifications
are the most important parts of the documents constituting the
contract. Information on the designs, locations, and dimensions of the
elements of a building is found on the architectural working drawings
while information on the quality of materials and workmanship is found
in the specifications.
The finished drawings made by the architect, or draftsman and used by
the contractor are called architectural working drawings. The
architectural working drawings, together with the specifications and the
general conditions, form the legal contract between the owner and the
contractor.
Elements of Architectural working drawing
A complete architectural working drawing of a house generally includes the following:
Sheet # 1 - Title page and PERSPECTIVE

index (Exterior perspective,
site development plan or plot SITE DIVELOPMENT PLAN
plan, and vicinity map or TITLE PAGE AND INDEX
location plan is often TITLE BLOCK IN THE HOUSE
included in the plan).
PLAN
PERSPECTIVE is the view as seen by the
eyes or it shows the appearance of the
finished building. This drawing represents
the actual form of the proposed building.
A graphic representation of the view as
seen by the eyes, it shows the appearance
of the finished building. This drawing
represents the actual, in three-dimensional
form of the proposed building.
Site Development Plan is the outline and
measurements of the proposed building and
its placement on the property. This shows
the position and the location of the building
with property line, setbacks, approaches,
grade contours, landscape, and other
pertinent data in relation to the site. A site
development plan is drawn using a scale not
smaller than 1:200 meters so that other
features found in the plan will not be greatly
affected.
LOCATION PLAN is the top view of the site
or lot where the proposed house will be
built. It shows the position of the house
inside the lot, the number of the adjacent
lots, streets or lanes before or beside the
lot, and the North sign. The location plan is
usually located near the title block. The
main line symbol of the North sign is
generally parallel to the side border line of
the drawing paper and points upward.
Title Page and Index generally includes Title Block in House Plan
title block, table of contents, labels, and the The title block in house plans includes the
name of the duly licensed and registered following information:
Geodetic Engineer who approves the lot
survey plans. 1. Owner’s name
2. Location or address of the proposed house
3. Lot and block numbers
4. Signature of architect or civil engineer
who approves the plan
5. Draftsman’s name or initials
6. Date when plan was drawn or completed
7. Scale as shown
Sheet # 2 – Floor plan, of a 2
Storey House. It includes the PARTS OF THE FLOOR PLAN
Ground Floor Plan and Second PARTS OF ELEVATION
Floor Plan) with complete
Elevation.
FLOOR PLAN is the top view of the
floor area of a house. The cutting
plane line for this top view passes
between the upper and lower window
sills. It represents the arrangement of
rooms, doors, windows and other
features located in the floor plan.
ELEVATION is the front or side view of
a building. It shows the design of the
house, height dimension, materials
finish and complete information on
specification.
Sheet # 3 - Sections, Roof Plan, and
Reflected Ceiling Light
TYPES OF SECTION
DIFFERENT ROOF PLAN
PARTS OF CEILING
Section drawings are prepared for
interior details needed to guide
construction. The view showing the
inside part of the building or a house
either in cross section or longitudinal
section.
Refer to the floor plan below the path
indicated by the cutting plane line the
location of the sectional portion of the
house.
Roof Plan Showing the outline of the
roof and the major object lines
indicating ridges, valleys, hips, and
openings.
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN is the
complete plan design of house ceiling.
dicating ridges, valleys, hips, and
openings.
BALUSTER DETAIL is the detail of the
vertical railing along a
staircase or balcony railing.
Specifications:
• Recommended span: 48” center to
center between posts (60” max.)
• Handrail: 2” dia. 16 gauge 316 grade
stainless steel tubing
• Posts: 2” dia. 16 gauge 316 grade
stainless steel tubing
• Top and bottom rails are secured to
posts using 316 grade cast stainless
steel fittings
• Infill: ½ dia. x 18 gauge 316 grade
stainless steel vertical baluster
Sheet # 4 - Doors and Windows Schedule,
Detail of kitchen, and Detail of Toilet and
TYPES OF DOOR
Bath
TYPES OF KITCHEN
TYPES OF TOILET AND BATH
DOORS and WINDOWS is a complete
specification of doors and windows in terms
of width, height, types, materials and
quantity.
KITCHEN DETAIL is a drawing of kitchen
floor plan with complete specifications.
TOILET and BATH DETAIL is a drawing of
toilet and the floor plan that shows
complete features of toilet and bath.
ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS:
ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS:
ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS
Knowing the architectural symbols is a prerequisite for all

students in architecture and drafting technology program.
It would be difficult for you to interpret drawings or
blueprints unless you are familiar with the symbols.
The following illustrations are the architectural symbols: A. Door and Window Symbols are shown in
the floor plan
The following illustrations are the architectural symbols: B. Symbols of doors and windows that are
used to represent their existence on floor plans and elevation drawings
The following illustrations are the architectural symbols: B. Symbols of doors and windows that are
used to represent their existence on floor plans and elevation drawings
The following illustrations are the architectural symbols: C. Door, window, and staircase symbols that
are shown in the elevation plans.
Sheet # 5 - Foundation plan, Roof Framing
Plan, Truss Detail, and
DIFFERENT FOUNDATION STYLES
Column/Footing/Beam Schedules
DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOOTINGS
ROOF FRAMING STYLES
Foundation Plan - A structural excavation
plan of footings and walls of a building. It is
the part of the building below the surface of
the ground, which is sometimes called the
substructure.
Roof Framing Plan - A structural framing
plan of the roof plan with complete
specifications.
Truss Detail - A complete structural detail
of a common or typical truss of a building
either wooden or steel.
Column/Footing/Beam Schedule - A
complete specification of columns, footings,
and beams in terms of sizes, materials, and
quantity.
Sheet # 6 - Detail of Footings, Construction
Notes and General Notes
MATERIALS
CONTRUCTION NOTES
GENERAL NOTES
FOOTINGS a part of foundation directly
supporting the column or post of a house. A
detail drawing of building footings with
specific requirements
Construction Notes - A sub-complete
detail of wall footings, lintels, beams, and
other required structural features present
in the plan.
Sheet # 7 - Water and Sewage System
Plan
PLUMBING PLAN
Plumbing Plan is the complete drawing
detail of water and sewage distribution.
Water System Plan is the drawing of flow

of water in the house from main water
source.
Sewage System Plan is the drawing flow of

sewage from the house
to main canal and septic tank
Sheet # 8 - Storm Drainage System, and
Septic Tank Detail
SLUB
GUTTER
Septic Tank is the depository of human
excreta and a drainage reservoir for all
washing done in the kitchen and bathroom.
The main section of the septic tank is the
digestive chamber and the leaching well.
Storm Drainage System shows the flow of
water waste from the lavatory, floor drain,
and downspout from roof to storm
drainage.
Sheet # 9 - Lighting layout, Power and
Auxiliary layout, Location plan, Panel board
ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
Detail, Load Schedules and Specifications
Electrical Plan a plan consists of lighting
plan, power layout and specification details
of the house.
Lighting layout an electrical plan that

shows the flow of house lightings
Power & auxiliary layout an electrical plan

that shows the flow of convenience outlet
and other auxiliary outlet in the floor plan.
Electrical Symbols are small drawings or
pictograms, used to represent various
electrical devices in a diagram or plan of an
electrical circuit. These symbols are used in
sketching schematic diagrams for Electrical Symbols and
numerous types of electrical works. Abbreviations Used in wiring plan
and diagram:
POST TEST
A. Identification.
Directions. Identify what is referred to in each number and
write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
______1. A drawing sheet that contains

perspective, site development title, page
and sheet index.
POST TEST
A. Identification.
______2. A drawing of the lot showing
the setback and development of the
house in relation to the lot.
______3. The top view of the site or lot
where the proposed house will be built.
POST TEST
A. Identification.
______4. Generally includes title block,
table of contents, and labels for signs
and sealed of the duly licensed and
registered professionals in the plans.
______5. He signs in the lot survey
plans.
POST TEST
B. Identification.
POST TEST
C.Identification.

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ARCHITECTURAL WORKING

Sheet # 1 - Title page and PERSPECTIVE

Knowing the architectural symbols is a prerequisite for all

Water System Plan is the drawing of flow

Sewage System Plan is the drawing flow of

Lighting layout an electrical plan that

Power & auxiliary layout an electrical plan

______1. A drawing sheet that contains

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